From 1972 to Today
Founded
1972
CMP was founded as a non-profit community-based organization. CMP’s first class of 10 students learning keypunch started.
1st Decade
1978
Expanded to include a multi-service community program – the Better Chinatown Project, offering youth services in tutoring and recreational services.
2nd Decade
1982
Over 1,800 students graduated in CMPs first 10 years, 95% placed into jobs.
1991
Recognized by IBM for Outstanding Performance 2nd consecutive year.
3rd Decade
1992
Created Business Outreach Center (BOC) to provide training and technical assistance to small and minority businesses.
1997
Celebrated 25th anniversary. Over 20,000 vocational training students and walk-in clients with an average of 1,600 individuals served annually.
4th Decade
2005
Certified CMP as a NYS Education Department licensed vocational school
5th Decade
2013
Hosted our first Job Fair in Flushing.
Community is our Headquarter
Click to explore our journey of thriving after the fire
CMP faced a setback when it lost its home at 70 Mulberry Street, with 18,000 square feet of program space consumed in a five-alarm fire in January 2020...
However, it didn’t beak us.
Despite the challenges, all ongoing classes and services swiftly resumed in just 8 business days, utilizing borrowed space and satellite sites. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced New York City to shut down in-person operations, CMP adapted seamlessly with all online classes retaining 100% of their students. The first virtual Job Fair even witnessed a spike in job seekers, reaching 600 registrants.
In 2020, CMP exceeded expectations, serving over 4,000 individuals and families through ongoing services and emergency response efforts—33% more than its annual average.
Fast forward to now, CMP is back to in-person services, continuing to serve the community in its fifth decade. While we wait for our new home to be rebuilt at 70 Mulberry, please visit us at 55 Chrystie Street. We look forward to seeing you!
